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New Brighton State Beach – Manresa State Beach loop from Twin Lakes

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New Brighton State Beach – Manresa State Beach loop from Twin Lakes

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4.5

(3183)

15,543

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New Brighton State Beach – Manresa State Beach loop from Twin Lakes

03:10

50.7km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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New Brighton State Beach

Manresa State Beach

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.66 km

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Highlight • Beach

At the mouth of the Soquel River

Tip by

3.24 km

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

Highlight • Beach

A picturesque seaside town, features colorful Venetian cottages, shops, and restaurants overlooking Soquel Creek and the Pacific. The pastel cottages, part hotel and part private homes, create a charming scene. Capitola Beach offers ideal surfing for beginners, with rentals, lessons, and surfwear available at the Capitola Beach Company.

Tip by

4.98 km

New Brighton State Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful stretch of beach for hiking, swimming and chilling.

Tip by

4.98 km

Pot Belly Beach

Highlight • Beach

Enjoy the peaceful shores of Pot Belly Beach, part of New Brighton State Beach. ️ Relax with your furry friend on leash, explore, or take a refreshing dip. This hidden gem is perfect for escaping the crowds.

Tip by

8.43 km

Beach

9.70 km

Seacliff State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Seacliff State Beach is a long stretch of sand backed by bluffs and is best known for its concrete freighter, the SS Palo Alto, lying in the water just off the beach.

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24.5 km

Manresa State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Just another amazing beach along the 60+ miles long sandy crescent formed by the Monterey Bay coastline. Cars have to pay $10 to park here, but hiking / biking in is free, and there are many more parking opportunities nearby.

Tip by

33.5 km

La Selva Beach

Highlight • Settlement

La Selva Beach is a small community north of Watsonville. It is mostly known as home to Manresa State Beach, but it also has a post office, corner store, fire department, library, and a few shops.

Tip by

47.4 km

Capitola Village

Highlight • Settlement

Capitola Village is a quaint town in Santa Cruz County. The downtown area offers 90 shops, restaurants, and lodging right on the beach. It's also the oldest beach resort on the West Coast.

Tip by

50.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

13.3 km

5.47 km

315 m

233 m

176 m

Surfaces

44.8 km

4.61 km

993 m

353 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

19°C

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New Brighton State Beach – Manresa State Beach loop from Twin Lakes

Hooper Beach cliffs with a view of Capitola Pier 🏖️

Capitola Beach and Venetian Cottages

New Brighton State Beach

Pot Belly Beach

Seacliff State Beach

Manresa State Beach

La Selva Beach

Capitola Village

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